2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Safety Report
2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (94) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Forward Collision Avoidance | Compare forward collision avoidance issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport with 10 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Rogue Sport Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Rogue Sport years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport | 49 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport | 83 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | 35 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport | 72 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport | 10 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2019 Nissan Rogue Sport Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Forward Collision Avoidance
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyEngine
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyService Brakes
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyPower Train
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Malfunction Engine coolant fan malfunctions have been reported, leading to overheating and potential engine damage. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Failure Multiple transmission failures have been reported, causing jerking and unexpected speed changes, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Rare | 40k-100k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System Issues with the forward collision avoidance system have been reported, affecting the vehicle's ability to prevent collisions. |
Medium | Rare | 20k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Service brake malfunctions have been reported, leading to potential loss of vehicle control. |
Medium | Rare | 20k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport:
Engine issues, including coolant fan malfunctions, have been reported.
Transmission failures have been reported, causing jerking and unexpected speed changes.
Issues with the forward collision avoidance system have been reported.
Service brake malfunctions have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Consequence: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
In October of 2025 my car stalled in slow traffic after a 100 mile car ride. After 20 minutes, it started again. The engine code was P0507. Two weeks later, without warning as I was accelerating on the highway the car stopped in the middle lane. This was incredibly dangerous. I had to wait 30 minutes in busy am traffic for a police escort. And the event was costly as I had to pay $200 to be towed...
The transmission failed on my 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. I was driving down the road and my car started to jerk and go faster and then slower while I was driving down the road at 55 miles per hour. I could not control the speed or the smoothness of the car operation. I had no warning light or any indication that this was about to happen. The warning light came on much later when I was at home. ...
Radiator cooling fan failed at 43,819 miles. Cost to repair was $554.95. Web search revealed that many others are experiencing this failure at ~40K miles on the Nissan Rogue Sport models. It seems like it should be a recall/reimbursement issue.
Started with loud squeaky sounds when going over bump, accelerating, stopping. Also, seems to move slightly when stopping. DRIVER SEAT FAILURE. Nissan Service Dept says the seat frame has failed and this is a safety issue.
On the fourth transmission with a Carvana car. It’s dangerous to drive. I can’t go more than 65 and I drive 200 miles a week. It just had its left front axel done and now today it is the right front axel. Carvana offered me a 500 credit.
Broken transmission at 100,000 miles ( Maintenance was carried out according to the manual)
My 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport is affected by recall 23V-093, related to the jackknife key potentially collapsing while driving and shutting off the vehicle. The only remedy currently offered is a spacer inserted into the key fob to permanently prevent the blade from folding. This disables the folding feature — a core function of the product — and turns a jackknife key into a permanently extended blad...
My 2019 Nissan Rogue is just under 100k miles and started bucking back and forth while in NYC and stalled. Radiator fan stopped working and sends signal the vehicle it is overheating Needs to be replaced and thermostat and hoses INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Unknown but it seems like the car is skipping gears, will be running fine then slows to a crawl and if I press on the accelerator harder the car will go wide open and has almost wrecked me across the road in a ditch! It don’t run well the rpm’s jump up and down when I am driving it! I have seen multiple complaints in this same issue! There are accidents reported about this issue why hasn’t it been...
To Whom It May Concern, I would like to report that my 2019 Nissan Rogue has experienced premature engine cooling fan malfunction at 78,000 miles resulting in overheating and engine failure. This is a costly repair, and the dealership is quoting over $1,200 to repair. After further investigation and discussion with dealership, this appears to be a common defect and clearly a manufacture. When rese...
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport, which has developed a significant mechanical issue with the engine cooling fan. My vehicle has fewer than 61,000 miles, yet the cooling fan is failing and requires replacement—an extremely costly repair for a vehicle with relatively low mileage. Through my own research and conversations with other Nissan...
I am first concern with the fact that the CVT transmission is not listed under the “component” section and this concern is a major problem many Nissan drivers are seeing. I would like to additional know how this transmission malfunction is not a safety concern as it tremendously affects the speed and operation of the vehicle regardless of maintenance. I have a 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport that recently...
Cooling Fan stopped working and this lead to leaking of anti freeze fluid and smoke coming out of car . I was on highway in traffic Temperature gauge at max and car started to shake. Called Police and called 2 tow trucks .
My 2019 Nissan Rogue sport was having air conditioning trouble for about a week. The air conditioning would only work when the car was moving. My father is a diesel mechanic, although he lives 3 hours away so he had planned to look at my car the up coming weekend. I had gone to grocery store to pick up groceries and on my way home my check engine light came on, my temperature gauge shot up, and my...
Engine coolant fan malfunction in summer of 2024 with replacement of engine coolant fan. Again with same issue in 2025 with issue of engine coolant fan malfunction and over heating engine/ exhausting coolant fluid. This has been an issue over the last two years for me and is a major safety concern. I was on a major congested highway in summer of 2024 when the engine coolant fan malfunctioned and f...
While idling outside of my house after driving home, I started to see some smoke from the hood of the car. I looked at the temperature gauge and saw that it had risen to the hot side. I turned off the car and went to check outside; I saw some liquid dripping slowly, which was blue color. I made an appointment with Nissan. I came to learn that the engine coolant fan had malfunctioned, causing the v...
EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS ACTIVATED TWICE WHILE ON FREEWAY AND MULTIPLE TIMES BACKING UP. THIS COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT EACH TIME ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE THREE TIMES FOR THIS REASON. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES INDICATED WHAT WAS HAPPENING.
Engine Fan is not working. In doing research, I found this to be a common problems amongst this make and model. These fans are very expensive and if it not taken care of the car overheats causing serious engine problems. This should be a recall asap. I am sure that this has been reported enough times now.
Radiator fan has premature failure and caused my car to overheat and coolant cap to pop off and coolant started leaking
There are times that I would be at a light and go to put my foot on the gas and the rpms would go up but no speed then all of a sudden it goes. I’ve taken to the dealership numerous times and they say they can’t get it to repeat it. I told them to let the car run and it happens. Sometimes it happens even if I drive to NJ. I’ll get off the freeway and get to a light it does the same thing. When I t...
Showing 20 of 94 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
Has the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT have?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT has 94 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT involve forward collision avoidance (13 complaints), engine (12 complaints), service brakes,forward collision avoidance (8 complaints). Other affected components include service brakes, unknown or other, power train.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT out of 94 total complaints (2.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT out of 94 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT is acceptable with caveats. It has 94 complaints, 2 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT are: 1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (13 complaints), 2. ENGINE (12 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (8 complaints), 4. SERVICE BRAKES (7 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6 complaints). FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the single most-reported problem area with 13 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of your 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT has 94 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
The 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 94 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Malfunction and Transmission Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN ROGUE SPORT include: Engine Malfunction, Transmission Failure, Forward Collision Avoidance System, Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 94 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Engine malfunctions and transmission failures are the most common issues, affecting reliability and safety.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Yes, there are recalls related to the jackknife key potentially collapsing while driving and shutting off the vehicle.
How can I prevent engine cooling fan malfunctions?
Regular maintenance and timely replacement of the engine coolant fan can help prevent malfunctions.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of your 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport. The data includes 94 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16